BUFFALO, N.Y. — As the weather turns colder in the Buffalo area on the first day of meteorological winter, a Code Blue 32 has been issued for both the City of Buffalo and southern Erie County for Thursday night and during the day Friday.
The following overnight shelters will be open Thursday night:
- Holy Cross 412 Niagara St. Buffalo, NY 14201 (6 p.m. to 7 a.m.). Must be able to use stairs.
- 586 Genesee St., Buffalo, 14204; accessible location, open 24/7. (This location was formerly a women's shelter but will be open to all for Code Blue.)
- ROC Code Blue Transitional Housing, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Daytime Warming Centers on Friday:
- 586 Genesee Street (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- ROC Code Blue Shelter (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
Between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., individuals should be directed to the NFTA Metro Transportation Center. People are not permitted to wait at the NFTA outside of those provided hours.
Anyone who needs transportation to the ROC Code Blue Shelter can call (716) 222-4020.
Helpful numbers and resources:
- City of Buffalo Code Blue updates are available by texting CodeBlueBuffalo to 898-211
- Southern Erie County Code Blue updates are available by texting CodeBlueSouthernErie to 898-211.
- If you live outside Erie County, contact local law enforcement or 211 for Code Blue options.
- WNY Coalition for the Homeless Website
- WNY Coalition for the Homeless Facebook
- WNY Coalition for the Homeless Twitter
